- Engine 1224 (100%)
- Interior 408 (33%)
- Electrical 361 (29%)
- Transmission 321 (26%)
- Windows 215 (18%)
- Brakes 209 (17%)
- Cooling System 147 (12%)
- HVAC 139 (11%)
- Fuel System 138 (11%)
- Body 123 (10%)
- Lights 89 (7%)
- Airbags & Seat Belts 86 (7%)
- Exterior 83 (7%)
- Steering 63 (5%)
- Clutch 54 (4%)
- Suspension 52 (4%)
- Wheels 50 (4%)
- Exhaust System 49 (4%)
- Drivetrain 37 (3%)
- Other 21 (2%)
Where VW Vehicles Break the Most
By tallying up all the complaints made over 52 generations, it's clear that Volkswagen has a long history of engine problems. Sometimes automakers just can't get out of their own way for a specific vehicle component.
This is generally how it's been over 32 model years, but you can also see how a specific model year stacks up.
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